Authorities attempting to take possession of Glen Carbon man’s truck after multiple DUIs

Sanford J. Schmidt, sschmidt@thetelegraph.com

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EDWARDSVILLE — Authorities are attempting to take possession of a pickup truck from a Glen Carbon man after he was charged with driving under the influence three times this year and twice last year.

Morgan A. Gibson, 22, of the first block of Glen Echo Drive, is facing a charge of aggravated driving under the influence in that he allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol after having been arrested for similar offenses on Feb 8 and March 15. Bail was set at $100,000.

The more recent alleged offense was on March 24, but the details were made public this week when authorities filed a suit to obtain possession of Gibson’s 2000 Chevrolet Silverado under a state forfeiture law.

A sworn statement submitted in support of the forfeiture claims Gibson was stopped for allegedly driving 44 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone on March 24. “Gibson had a breath odor of an alcoholic beverage, glossy eyes and mumbled speech,” according to the affidavit.

The statement said Gibson had, as of March 24, three active suspensions for driving under the influence.

Along with the DUIs, Gibson has a criminal record dating to 2013 when he was convicted of criminal damage to government supported property.

He also has a conviction for criminal trespass to a residence. He has convictions for driving under the influence in Madison County on Feb. 22, 2017, and March 23, 2017. At the time of his arrest, there was an active warrant out of Washington County for the DUI. He was on probation in Madison County on March 24.